Better-Than-Brownie Cookies

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• Ready In: 32 mins
• Serves: 18
• Yields: 18 cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄3 cups dark chocolate, chopped
• 2  tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2  eggs
• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1  cup  dark chocolate chips

Directions

1. Prereheat the oven to 350ºF. Line two large baking sheets with baking paper.
2. Melt the 1 1/3 cups chocolate with the butter in a small saucepan over low heat – stir constantly until smooth. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
3. Mix eggs, vanilla and sugar in a medium bowl. Combine thoroughly. Set aside.
4. Sift flour and baking powder together in a small bowl.
5. Add melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture and slowly add your dry ingredients.
6. Add the cup of chocolate chunks/chips and stir.
7. Scoop 1 ½ tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until they are firm on the outside (dough loses its sheen). Leave to cool completely on sheets.